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This 1960 Austin-Healey 3000 is a two-seater MkI that has been with the seller for15 years and underwent a body-off refurbishment from 2008-2010. Work included a frame replacement, new paint in the factory color, a rebuild of the 3.0L straight-six, and a Toyota 5-speed gearbox conversion along with more as detailed below. The most recent service took place slightly less than a year ago and consisted of a full fluid change. Described as a clean driver, this BN7 Healey is now being offered with a BMIHT certificate, a spare rebuilt 4-speed gearbox, some spares, weather equipment, and a clear Missouri title in the seller’s name.

The body was removed in 2008, undergoing rust repair and repainting in its original Healey Blue before reinstallation on a replacement frame from Jule Enterprises. Both bumpers were deleted during the bodywork, with twin driving lights mounted low in lieu of a front unit.

Solid Dunlop-style knock-off disc wheels were sourced from Cape International and mounted with Vredestein Sprint tires. The original-color fabric soft top houses a clear plastic window and is shown both mounted and stowed. An included set of removable side curtains and a matching full tonneau cover are pictured below.

The two-seater interior features bucket seats upholstered in their original blue and fitted with period racing-style lap belts. A matching spare wheel is strapped just aft of the seating area. Controls include a wood-rimmed replacement wheel, drilled pedals, and center-mounted cueball shifter for the 5-speed gearbox.

Matching blue upholstery covers the dash, which houses factory Smiths instrumentation including a 5-digit odometer showing just over 87k miles. Approximately 7,000 miles have been added during the seller’s 15 years with the car.

The rebuilt 3.0L six uses a BJ8 camshaft grind and is fed by twin SU carburetors. Shifting is from a Smitty 5-speed conversion using a Toyota transmission. Additional mechanical upgrades include a gear-reduction starter, electronic ignition system, and steering worm gear from Denis Welch Motorsport.

The refurbishment work was completed in 2010 according to the seller, who describes the car as running well. A fluid change was performed in spring 2017.

The BMIHT certificate lists car and body numbers matching those on the ID plates pictured below, also confirming the original colors. The car was produced in September 1960 and shipped to the US later the same month.

A rebuiltfactory 4-speed gearbox is included in the sale along with a small collection of spares. Limited records are supplied from the seller’s ownership, while prior history is largely unavailable.

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Winning Bid

USD $54,000

Auction Ended

February 20, 2018 at 12:09PM PT

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